Aquaria in UK

I have set up a new forum, all but expat are welco...

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:37:12 -0400

Please check out this new forum and invite anyone you know. I have created this forum to escape the idiot here who make fake posts and posing under my and others usernames/emailaddresses. Regards, JS ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

where to sell tanks?

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:14:23 -0400

I need to sell two of my tanks, complete with fish etc. Can anyone recommend a decent site to advertise them on suppose it will have to be local so Im in Manchester Thanks. ... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Snail identity - help please?

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:48:23 -0400

Need help identifying this snail http://users.eggconnect.net/xanadu/aquasnail.htm Thanks ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Flame Danios

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:37:48 -0400

Just visited my local stockist and bought six "flame Danios". Its very small with a flame red/orange stripe along its flanks. Ive searched the web but havent found anything specific about this variety is it a new one The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Airpump & filter vs power filter

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:02:29 -0400

In my local store I was trying to work out costs for an airpump (Tetra APS50) and undergravel filter, airline, connectors, valves, etc. The saleman suggested that for my small tank (16"x8"x8") it might be better to opt for an internal power filter...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Failed light uinit on Rio 180

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:36 -0400

I need to buy a new lighting unit for my RIO 180. Bummer as I do not have the receipt and it is only about 15 months into a 24 month warranty I see that there are T5 units now, although they are more expensive as you also have to buy the dearer...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Air Pumps

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:44:11 -0400

Two questions regarding air pumps: I notice that some older books mention diaphragm air pumps can be noisy and that rotary/piston air pumps are much quieter. I would have thought that modern diaphragm air pumps should be reasonably quiet, at leas...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Fluorescent light tubes

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:50:29 -0400

How are fluorescent light tubes measured: 1) to the ends of the tubes, excluding the electrical pins 2) including the electrical pins 3) including fitted end caps Can someone please clarify Thanks Gary ... The post has 7 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Newbie needs guidance

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:10:47 -0400

Hi Im about to set up my first tropical freshwater tank and need to get an idea of available types of supplies and prices. After googling for online suppliers Ive noticed that those I have found all have pretty photos of their tanks and shops b...... The post has 9 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Wilko tropical fish food

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:46:44 -0400

I normally buy Tetramin or Aquarian for my tropicals, but I just noticed that Wilkinsons do an ownbrand flake for about 1/4 the price. Anyone tried it Reentrant ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

identify please?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:30:04 -0400

I seem to have acquired a neighbours fish tank (they went on holiday, didnt come back). In it is one cichlid and about 8 other fish. Can anyone identify them and the cichlid please http://www.sunrise1.plus.com:80/fish2.htm and are they ok kept tog...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Away two weeks, on timer, what food?

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:26:19 -0400

I did test my auto feeder for three clown loach and three tetra. Just stuck flakes in. They were one solid mess a few days later due to the humidity from the tank. So, how do I use an auto feeder please Its one of the Juwel ones, and I cut a hole i...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Help, baby fish!!!!

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:57:33 -0400

Hi weve kept fish for years but weve never known them to breed. We originally had six fully grown fish which are all still alive in a 2x1ft tank However a few weeks ago we noticed two new ones. http://www.youtube.com/watchvFMMyneW9gqU We think...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Silver Shark Tank

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:33:39 -0400

Ive a few (6) Silver Sharks that Ive had since they were tiny little things. Theyre now about six inches long and bulky and have fairly obviously outgrown the 5 foot tank they have. Every little fight and squabble now leads to water coming ove...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Coral - calcified Seaweed

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:49:42 -0400

Hi Is this stuff any good in an aquarium I was going to take some South for a pal who has a large aquarium but I am not sure if it is suitable for using. He is fairly new to the hobby but thinks it will be ok. It looks very pretty, most is whit...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Discus spawning video

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:15:56 -0400

I have recently placed a video of my new discus arrivals, which I thought were younger than they are, with their first spawn http://www.youtube.com/watchvnZCFy3Y38uk Unfortunately 2.5 days into the wriggler stage, they were eaten by the paren...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Endler's Guppy

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:28:18 -0500

Anyone kept these little beauts Local dealer has some in. Water here is about pH 8 and so hard you can file yer nails on it. ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Filter pump - timed or always on?

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:31:39 -0500

Current tank is a Juwel Rio 180 (fresh water) with the original 600L powerhead wired with the timerswitched lighting circuit, so its running for roughly 10 hours a day. Ive always done this for *many* years of fishkeeping. But just recently th...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aquaria SE11

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:48:35 -0500

Ive had some gems of shops come up from people on here, so lets hope Im lucky this time. Vauxhall end of SE11. Any Aquaria shops Edward Cowling "Must go I just dyed her favourite sheets green " The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Pond forum for beginners

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:39:16 -0500

Friendly and helpful pond forum for beginners to pond and fish keeping. http://www.forums.pondlife.eu/forum/ New members made welcome. The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

four swingers

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:07:09 -0500

did you happen to have had any recent dreams about a man named yeltsin mk5000 "its really funny and relatable but also like hide your eyes"vince vaughn The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

fish I hardly ever see

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:59:47 -0500

I have a stunning but reclusive gibbiceps catfish who lives in a terracotta urn in my Juwel 180 aquarium. I see the whole fish once every few weeks (and hes always bigger than I remembered) and the rest of the time I can only see the tip of his ...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

NeedTechs.com Stoops to a NEW all time low!

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:19:31 -0500

Ron Blicksilver of NeedTechs.com is now at a new all time law NeedTech.com has broken the law by impersonating the Palm Beach County Sherris office in an attempt to harass family members which are not involved in his lawsuit It is illegal to imp...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Plants dying

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:46:46 -0500

It was an established tropical fresh water tank, the fish were fine Thought id add some plants. For the first wo months the plants grew like mad, to the point where I had to trim them back. Last month, there wasnt alot of new growth which I wa...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Clown loach mottled skin - serious?

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:41:15 -0500

One of my clown loaches has developed quite distinct mottling/spots any idea what it might be Is it something to worry about Is it something I can do anything about Is there any danger to other fish in the tank Any advice/help much appreciat...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Carp in the fish pond

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 08:48:37 -0500

Hey group, I was watchin that channel 4 show, River Cottage Gone Fishing, with that presenter, and his name escapes me now. Anyhow, what he said was you could get these baby carp fishes an put them in your pond to grow them TO EAT. Mmmm... I wanted...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

CO2 Tetra set up

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:45:21 -0500

Hi I have just changed the Nutrafin CO2 system for the Tetra gas bottler one. The nutrafin was easy to understand....it is now in the smaller tank. I am struggling with the Tetra though. Do you have to press the button on the cannister everyday T...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Reef gone, back to discus again

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:05:52 -0400

Due to a potential overseas move in the next year or so, it was necessary to break down my reef tank. Rather than leave the aquarium empty (or sell it as the Wife wanted), I decided to go back to my real passion, discus. The tank is just in the ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

african cichlid setup for sale

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:35:52 -0400

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&rd1&item330178813704&ssPageNameSTRK:MESE:IT&ih014 thank you The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Another dumb newbie question

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:49:09 -0400

Thanks for peoples advice so far things are going well with the new tank. Ive lost one fish so far no sign of it anywhere, but it was acting weird the night before so figure it died and was thoughtfully disposed of by the other fish before...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Jewel Rio 180 filtration

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:45:45 -0400

Hi I find that this tank gets particles building up very easily and looks mucky, whereas my Tropiquarium stays looking clean and "bits" free. I think I might need to use a different filter (although I have added an old fluval internal filter as I...... The post has 14 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

simple marine fish only setup querie

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:25:53 -0400

Hi, Im thinking about changing my 400 l tank from fresh water to marine and was wondering what you guys consider the simplist and lowest maintenance equipment to go for... if i go for live rock do i still need to use a skimmer for fish only. can...... The post has 6 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Aquariums ltd

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:50:10 -0400

I am conserdering buying a tank from http://www.aquariums.ltd.uk/index.asp does anyone have experience of this company and their tanks The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Who ate our eggs?

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:42:07 -0400

I have 2 lovely angelfish 1 is golden yellow and silver with black spots and the other one is dark marbled. They surprised me the other evening by laying over a hundred eggs on the side of the filter. I watched the marbled angelfish swimming over...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Newbie questions

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:13:28 -0400

Hi. My online name is Yowie. Im from Australia. Please forgive some newbie questions I dont know where else to ask, and there doesnt seem to be any other newsgroups related to keeping fish. I inherited a tropical fish tank, with fish. Its 2...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Petition for banning goldfish being given as prize...

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:03:36 -0400

I was browsing PFKs website and found this link to a Downing Street petition to ban goldfish being given as prizes. http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Fishprize Ive signed up and thought maybe it would be of interest to other UK fishkeepers. Gill ... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tank water and plastic dustbin

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:11:22 -0400

Are plastic dustbins suitable for storing matured tank water during a tank stripdown and rebuild ... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tetra Vacation Food

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:41:14 -0400

I just got back from a week away and before I went I dropped a Tetra vacation tub in each tank. I got back and the fish are fine, and the tank looks well scavenged :) But I noticed the stuff in the tub hasnt dissolved. It looks fairly colourle...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Which external filter?

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:06:18 -0400

Hi, Havent been here for a few years but Id like to ask your opinions on filters. My first ever Eheim (Professionel II) has been a pain in the arse and I can no longer trust it. After being supplied with a rogue hose connector assembly (that sh...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Freshwater supplies threatened in central Pacific

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:10:34 -0400

An international team from The Australian National University, Ecowise Environmental, the Government of the Republic of Kiribati, the French agency CIRAD and the Pacific Islands Applied Geoscience Commission has been studying the impacts of natural a...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

resealing an old tank

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:32:35 -0400

Hi , Ive inherited a couple of small tanks, Id guess from the 1950s. They are really attractive as the edging is all chromed metal so they look sort of art deco. However they are not water tight, the sealing between the panels and the metal must ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Glass Sliding cover set - plastic double runners

Thu, 09 Aug 2007 06:42:39 -0400

Does anyone know where I can purchase in the UK the two plastic double runners which sit front and back of the tank, on the horizontal support strips Each sheet of glass can be moved in its runner to allow access to half the tank Ive got plenty ...... The post has 3 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

New Set-Up

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:12:44 -0400

Hi Everybody Just in the process of setting up a new tank. When its all up and running and nicely settled in I would like to start off with a large shoal of Cardinal Tetras. Where in the UK can I get best value for money With Thanks Clive...... The post has 4 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Tank size and new filter - help please

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 22:19:40 -0400

Hi, My rather old tank is 48" * 18" * 1215" (Sloping Front). I can get the size in cubic inches 48 * 18 * (12+15)/2 11664. How do I convert this to Litres so I know what capacity external filter to get My existing Hydor Prime 20 filter is g...... The post has 5 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

How did it do that?!

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:53:18 -0400

Ok so I go to , and nothing happens when i click the video, of course, however....at the very end when a flash kind of ad comes up, and I clicked, my CD drive opens and my monitor shuts off. Whats going on ...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

True?

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 03:39:38 -0400

is this real http://one.revve...The post does not have replies yet. Start the discussion here

Angels - How Many?

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:37:43 -0400

Hello all, Im planning on getting a "few" angel fish this afternoon for my 180L Juwel Rio tank, there are some mature Melon Barbs in there and a plec but thats about it. My question is, if I buy a "few" juvenile angels, what would be an ideal ...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

Black molly

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:24:35 -0400

My black molly is churning out babies at an alarming rate. I couldnt sell or give them away. So as a last resort I put some straight into the garden pond (cruel, I know) as live food for the goldfish, pondskaters, waterboatmen, frogs and dragon...... The post has 2 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

polysterne tiles to rest all glass tanks on!

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:21:40 -0400

Im expanding my fish house again, only by 6 x 30x15x12, but I cannot find any polysterne tiles to sit the glass tanks on Ceiling tiles seem to be a thing of the past in most DIY store today, people maybe dont stick them to their kitchen ceilings ...... The post has 8 replies so far. Read more and discuss here

valuation for fish and hardware 4ft tank in Readin...

Mon, 07 May 2007 11:46:43 -0400

Hi I have a 4ft community setup with the following fish 3or 4 Corydoras,2 Clown loach ,1 female Bristle nose,several neons both black and normal,several swordtails,several mollies,several harlequins,one lace gourami several bog wood logs, live ...... The post has 1 replies so far. Read more and discuss here